Data Center Design Lead — Multidisciplinary Delivery

AECOM; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Disability confident employer

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to head the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships while travelling across UKI and European offices.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or Architect credentials, extensive data centre experience, and the ability to lead complex projects within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Architect qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• Extensive data centre design and/or project management experience.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary design teams on complex data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UKI and Europe.
• Oversee all phases of data centre projects from due diligence to construction documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with innovative, practical solutions.
• Support commercial governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface with Client CAM.
• Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely high-quality delivery output.
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance.
• Respond to client requirements in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Travel willing

Education

Chartered Engineer or Architect

Degree in Architecture/ME/EE or related

Tools

Revit

Digital design workflows

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to head the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships while travelling across UKI and European offices.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or Architect credentials, extensive data centre experience, and the ability to lead complex projects within tight deadlines.